UQ ranks at number one, two or three in Australia in a total of 14 subject areas.

It is ranked first nationally for environmental sciences and agriculture and forestry, and shines on the world stage at rank three globally in mineral and mining engineering and in sports-related subjects.

Six UQ subject areas rank at number two in Australia. They include the global stars – mineral and mining engineering and sports-related subjects – along with biological sciences, materials science, communication and media studies, hospitality and leisure management,.

A further six UQ subject areas rank at number three in Australia. They are archaeology, chemical engineering, pharmacy and pharmacology, veterinary science, education, and statistics and operational research.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj said UQ continued to perform strongly in the QS rankings in the face of fierce international competition.

“UQ’s strong showing in subjects such as mining, sport, the environment, tourism management, and education reflects the breadth and calibre of interdisciplinary expertise that is creating positive change in the world,” Professor Høj said.

“For our students, UQ’s global standing in these fields and the opportunity to learn directly from leading academics will help them build agile and meaningful careers and, in turn, transform the world around them.

“It is not surprising that so many international students choose to study here.”